In 2022, buildgirls.org was founded in Bethesda, Maryland. BuildGirls.org empowers, educates, and engages middle and high school girls globally to achieve gender and economic equality through mentorship, hands-on learning, scholarships, and real-world career experiences. By connecting young women with industry professionals and tangible opportunities in STEM and beyond, BuildGirls helps them discover their potential, build confidence, and pursue careers that shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

Recognizing the lack of female representation in the industry drove us to become passionate to cause change in this large and growing industry. Since early 2022, we have been developing new approaches to tackle both the attitudes surrounding women in areas such as architecture, construction and engineering (ACE) and also the limited exposure available for women, especially in high school. We support several initiatives, including facilitating discovery experiences, informative discussions, guest speakers, hosting events, creating inspiring competitions, partnering with universities and partnering with companies to join us  by creating experiences specifically for talented young women.